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The Descendants
of
Willis Hansford Folkes
of
Jones County, Mississippi

Second Generation


3. Emily T FOLKES 1, 2, 3, 4 (Willis Hansford ) was born on 4 Dec 1876 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 5 on 18 Dec 1953 in Frankston, Anderson, TX and was buried in Frankston City Cemetery, Frankston, Anderson, TX.

Emily married (1) William Newton FISHER 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, son of Benjamin Toney FISHER Jr and Mary Amanda VARNADO, about 1892 in Washington Parish, LA. William was born on 25 Dec 1872 in Washington Parish, LA. He died 6 on 4 Jul 1921 in Frankston, Anderson, TX and was buried in Frankston City Cemetery, Frankston, Anderson, TX.

CENSUS: 1900 Washington Parish, LA Ward 1 pg 3b
47/49
William N Fisher Head W M Dec 1872 28 Mrd 8yrs LA LA LA Farmers Rents
Emily Wife W F Dec 1876 23 Mrd 8yrs LA MS MS 3ch 3lv
George W Son W M Apr 1893 6 LA LA LA
Dixie A Dau W F Apr 1896 3 LA LA LA
Dean O Dau W F Mar 1899 1 LA LA LA

CENSUS: 1910 Washington Parish ED 129 Ward 4 pg 16b
William N Fisher Head M W 38 M1 19yrs LA LA LA Farm Operator
Emaly P Wife F W 33 M1 19yrs LA LA LA 8ch 8lv
George A Son M W 16 S LA LA LA Farm Labor
Dixie Dau F W 13 S LA LA LA
Dean Dau M W 11 S LA LA LA
Alva Dau F W 8 S LA LA LA
Wilton Son M W 6 S LA LA LA
Vinie Dau F W 4 S LA LA LA
Bevie Dau F W 2 S LA LA LA
Elma Dau F W 4/12 S LA LA LA

CENSUS: 1920 Henderson Co La Rue Twp ED 24 pg 7a
133/134
William N Fisher Head Owns M W 48 Mrd LA LA LA General Farming
Emily Wife F W 43 Mrd LA MS MS
George W Son M W 48 Wd LA LA LA Farm Laborer
Alve W Son M W 18 S LA LA LA Farm Laborer
Wilton W Son M W 16 S LA LA LA Farm Laborer
Ermie A Dau F W 13 S LA LA LA
Dixie E Dau F W 12 S LA LA LA
Elmer J Dau F W 10 S LA LA LA
Roberta Dau F W 7 S LA LA LA
Marrie N Dau F W 5 S LA LA LA

They had the following children:

  12 M i George W FISHER 1, 2, 3, 4 was born on 4 Apr 1893 in Washington Parish, LA. He died on 28 Nov 1968 in Frankston, Anderson, TX and was buried in Poynor, Poynor Cemetery, Henderson, TX.
        George married 1 (1) Grace LEE on 9 Apr 1917 in LaRue, Henderson Co, TX. Grace died before 1920 in LaRue, Henderson Co, TX.
        George also married (2) Jessie TAYLOR in Henderson Co, TX. Jessie was born on 6 Aug 1894. She died on 20 Mar 1947 in Henderson Co, TX and was buried 1 in Poynor Cemetery, Poynor, Henderson, TX.
+ 13 F ii Dixie Alma FISHER
  14 F iii Living
        Living married Living
+ 15 M iv Alvie Willis FISHER
  16 M v Wilton Warren FISHER 1, 2, 3 was born on 4 Jun 1903 in Washington Parish, LA. He died 4 on 8 Feb 1982 in Rusk, Cherokee Co, TX and was buried 5 in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Anderson Co, TX.
        Wilton married 2 Helene Frances HOUSTON 1 on 8 May 1973 in Frankston, Anderson, TX. Helene was born on 21 Aug 1921. She died 3 on 25 Jun 1986 in Lindale, Smith, TX and was buried 4 in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Anderson Co, TX.
  17 F vi Living
+ 18 F vii Living
  19 F viii Living
  20 F ix Living
  21 F x Living
+ 22 M xi William Newton FISHER

Emily also married 7 (2) Maury Felder FISHER "Felder" 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, son of Benjamin Toney FISHER Sr and Mary Elizabeth MAGEE, on 22 Oct 1923 in Henderson Co, TX. Felder was born in Jun 1869 in Washington Parish, LA. He died on 30 Nov 1936 in Frankston, Anderson, TX and was buried 8 in Poynor Cemetery, Poynor, Henderson, TX.

CENSUS: 1900 Washington Parish, LA Ward 4 pg 4a 62/62
Maury F Fisher Head W M Jun 1869 30 Mrd 8yrs LA LA LA Farmer Owns
Flonelie Wife W F ??? 1875 24 Mrd 8yrs LA LA LA 5ch 5lv
Mary L Dau W F Jan 1893 7 LA LA LA
Nancy A Dau W F Aug 1895 4 LA LA LA
Rosa L Dau W F Feb 1896 4 LA LA LA
Bessie E Dau W F Sep 1898 2 LA LA LA
Saddie L Dau W F Mar 1899 1 LA LA LA

CENSUS: 1910 Washington Parish LA ED 129 Ward 4 pg 17a
Maury F Fisher Head M W 42 M2 17yrs LA LA LA General Farming
Nellie Wife F W 35 M2 17yrs LA LA LA 10ch 9lv
Allie Dau F W 16 S LA LA LA
Rosa Dau F W 14 S LA LA LA
Bessie Dau F W 12 S LA LA LA
Saddie Dau F W 11 S LA LA LA
Elliny Dau F W 9 S LA LA LA
Mason F Son M W 7 S LA LA LA
Ray W Son M W 5 S LA LA LA
Gracie Dau F W 2 S LA LA LA

1920 Henderson Co TX ED 25 Poynor pg 2a
19/19
M F Fisher Head Owns M W 50 Mrd LA LA LA General Farming Farm #16
Minnie Wife F W 47 Mrd TX TX TX
Ellen Dau F W 19 S LA LA LA
Rose Dau F W 23 M LA LA LA
Ray Son M W 13 S LA LA LA
Grace Dau F W 11 S LA LA LA
Denson Son M W 9 S LA LA LA
(Obviously, Felder was married to another woman and Nellie Erwin Fisher had died by this time.)

OBITUARY: Franklinton Era Leader 3 Dec 1936
Felder Fisher, born and reared here, but for the past 20 years has been a resident of Frankston, Tx., died Monday.

5. George Henry FOLKES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Willis Hansford ) was born 6 on 24 Dec 1880 in Amite, Tangipahoa Parish, LA. He died 7 on 29 Dec 1947 in Kaufman Co, TX and was buried in Wilson's Chapel, Oak Grove, Kaufman, TX.

CENSUS: 1910 Washington Parish ED 129 Ward 4 pg 16a
George H Folkes Head M W 28 M1 6yrs LA MS MS Farm Operator Owns
Adela C Wife F W 23 M1 6yrs LA MS MS 3ch 3lv
Ozzie H Son M W 5 S LA MS MS
James O Son M W 2 S LA MS MS
Hildon M Son M W 5/12 S LA MS MS
(They are living next to George's parents.)

CENSUS: 1920 Anderson Co TX Pct 4 pg 1a
4/4
George H Folkes Head Rents M W 39 Mrd LA MS MS General Farmer
Adella C Wife F W 33 Mrd LA MS MS
Ozzie H Son M W 14 S LA LA LA
James O Son M W 12 S LA LA LA
Hilton M Son M W 10 S LA LA LA
Not named Son M W 7/12 S TX LA LA

George married 7 Adella Cordelia WALTERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, daughter of William B WALTERS and Amarintha SHOEMAKE, on 24 Mar 1904 in Washington Parish, LA. Adella was born on 1 Oct 1886 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA. She died 8 on 30 Jul 1976 in Kaufman, Kaufman, TX and was buried in Wilson's Chapel, Oak Grove, Kaufman, TX.

OBITUARY: Kaufman Herald Aug 5, 1976
Mrs. Adelia Folkes of 107 Silver Trails in Kaufman passed away Friday
July 30 in Kaufman Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 4 pm Saturday from the Chapel of
Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral home in Kaufman with Reverend Henry Rutledge
officiating.
Interment was in Wilson Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Folkes was born in Louisiana October 1, 1886, the daughter of William and Samantha Walters. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include: two daughers, Mrs. Ozzie Brennan of Kaufman and Mrs. Robbie Crum of Alamo, California; four sons Hilton Brennan of Dallas, Glenn Brennan of Dallas; Otis Brennan of Luline and Milford Brennan of Kaufman 14 granchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

They had the following children:

  23 F i Ozzie Hildred FOLKES 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5 on 4 May 1905 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 6 on 1 Nov 1985 in Dallas, Dallas, TX and was buried 7 in Wilson's Chapel, Oak Grove, Kaufman, TX.
        Ozzie married Living
+ 24 M ii James Otis FOLKES
+ 25 M iii Hilton Modes FOLKES
+ 26 M iv George Denton FOLKES Sr
+ 27 M v Living
  28 M vi Milford Wilson FOLKES 1 was born on 29 Sep 1924 in Palestine, Anderson, TX. He died on 7 Jun 1978 in Smith Co, TX and was buried 2 in Wilson's Chapel, Oak Grove, Kaufman, TX.
  29 F vii Living
        Living married Living

7. Warren Isaac FOLKES 1 (Willis Hansford ) was born on 13 Nov 1885 in Washington Parish, LA. He died 2, 3 on 30 Mar 1947 in Kaufman Co, TX and was buried 4 in Wilson's Chapel, Oak Grove, Kaufman, TX.

CENSUS: 1920 Anderson Co TX ED 19 Pct 4 pg 1a
5/5
Warren Folkes Head Rents M W 39 Mrd LA MS MS General Farming Farm #4
Alma Wife F W 31 Mrd LA MS MS
Agnes Dau F W 12 S LA LA LA
Doniece Son M W 10 S LA LA LA
Shelton Son M W 8 S LA LA LA
Amy Dau F W 4 4/12 LA LA LA
Ollie Son M W 2 5/12 TX LA LA

Warren married 1 Martha Alma WALTERS, daughter of William B WALTERS and Amarintha SHOEMAKE, on 21 Jan 1906 in Washington Parish, LA. Martha was born 2 on 20 Nov 1887 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA. She died 3 on 7 Nov 1970 in Kaufman, Kaufman, TX and was buried 4, 5, 6 in Wilson's Chapel, Oak Grove, Kaufman, TX.

She moved from Louisiana to Texas about 1917. She and Warren then moved to Kaufman in 1921 where they remained.

OBITUARY: Kemp News Nov 12, 1970
Interment in Wilson Chapel Cemetery
Mrs. Folkes was born in Louisiana on Nov 20, 1887. She moved from Louisiana to Texas when she was about 30 years of age. In 1921 she moved to Kaufman County where she remained until her death. Her husband and three children preceded her in death and she is survived by two sons S. D. Folkes of Terrell, and Bill Folkes of Carmichael. Calif. four daughters Mrs. Agnes McKenzie and Mrs. Amy Bakson both of Scurry, Mrs. Nelda Rodgers of Amarillo
an Mrs. Nell Belew of Athens, 15 grandchilren and 22 great grandchildren...one sister Mrs Della Folkes of Rylie and one brother Jeff Walters of La.

They had the following children:

+ 30 F i Jesse Agnes FOLKES
+ 31 M ii Sandy Doniece FOLKES
+ 32 M iii Shelton Hansford FOLKES
  33 F iv Lillie Amy FOLKES was born 1 on 29 Mar 1916 in Fincastle, Anderson, TX. She died 2 on 20 Nov 1997 in Dallas, Dallas, TX.
        Lillie married Living
  34 M v Warren Ollie FOLKES was born on 27 May 1918 in Fincastle, Anderson, TX. He died on 25 Aug 1925 in Kaufman Co, TX and was buried 1, 2 in Wilson's Chapel, Oak Grove, Kaufman, TX.
  35 M vi William Robert FOLKES 1 was born 2 on 15 Jan 1921 in Palestine, Anderson, TX. He died 3 on 20 Apr 1983 in Sacramento Co, CA.
  36 F vii Living
        Living married J W BELEW. J W BELEW was born on 10 Jul 1916. He died 1, 2 in Jul 1975 in Athens, Henderson, TX.
  37 F viii Joice Lee (Josie) FOLKES was born 1 on 26 Apr 1927 in Kaufman Co, TX. She died on 29 Jun 1948 in Kaufman Co, TX and was buried 2, 3 in Wilson's Chapel, Oak Grove, Kaufman, TX.
  38 F ix Living
        Living married (1) Living
        Living also married (2) Living

8. Alma L FOLKES 1, 2 (Willis Hansford ) was born in Jan 1887 in Washington Parish, LA.

Alma married 2 Henry J SIMMONS 1 on 1 Jun 1913 in Washington Parish, LA. Henry was born 3 about 1892 in Washington Parish, LA.

They had the following children:

  39 F i Living

9. Edna Claudie FOLKES 1, 2, 3 (Willis Hansford ) was born in Feb 1889 in Washington Parish, LA.

Edna married Living

They had the following children:

+ 40 F i Iris BRANTON
+ 41 F ii Living

10. Living (Willis Hansford )

Living married 1 (1) N T HILTON on 1 Oct 1915 in Brushy Creek, Anderson, TX. N T HILTON died before 1920 in Anderson Co, TX.

They had the following children:

  42 M i Living
  43 F ii Living

Living also married (2) Living

They had the following children:

  44 M iii Living

11. Living (Willis Hansford )

Living married Living

They had the following children:

+ 45 M i Living
+ 46 F ii Living
+ 47 F iii Living
+ 48 M iv Living
+ 49 F v Dorothy Pauline FOLKES
+ 50 F vi Living
+ 51 M vii Living
+ 52 F viii Living

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